Course Summary

This programme is aimed at people wishing to enter a health or social care provision in an advanced support worker role or similar and is designed to provide a theoretical basis for practical skills, enabling graduates to fulfil Senior Support Workers, Assistant Practitioner or similar roles in Health and Social Care sectors. It is highly flexible with wide range of modules to match participants' personal and professional development needs. **By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:** - You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more. - Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop* to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits). - Based on the evidence available, the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Panel judged that the University of Northampton delivers consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. It is of the highest quality found in the UK. - Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically. - We invest more money into your education than 90% of Universities in the UK** ✱ terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information ✱✱ source: Guardian University League Table 2020.

Course Details - Modules

All modules of this award are compulsory. **STAGE 1:** • Inter-Professional Working in Health and Social Care • Rights and Inclusion • Graduate Skills • Foundations for Effective Work-Based Practice • Life Span Development **STAGE 2:** • Dignity in Dying • Community Re-ablement • Enhancing Health and Well Being • Research in Health and Social Care • Living with Mental Health Issues • Advanced Work Based Learning for Effective Practice in Health and Social Care Module information is quoted for 17/18 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.

Course Details – Assessment Method

A variety of assessment methods are used on this course including: • Case studies • Presentations • Portfolios • Examinations • Essays

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: L511

Institution code: N38

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Accepted at DM with an BTEC Subsidiary Diploma or Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma at Merit, or with an A-level at C.


GCSE English Lanaguage at grade 4 (or C) or level 2 Key Skills or Functional Skills is required

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

The University of Northampton
Waterside Campus
University Drive
Northampton
NN1 5PH

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